• Republicans warn against mocking Kirk’s death, threaten dire consequences
  • At least 15 people fired or suspended for allegedly disrespecting Kirk’s memory
  • Online campaigns directed by Republicans continue to target Kirk’s critics online

WASHINGTON, Sept 13 (Reuters) - After the fatal shooting of right-wing influencer Charlie Kirk, U.S. Republicans have a warning for Americans: Mourn him respectfully or suffer the consequences.

Over the past several days, Democratic and Republican leaders have widely condemned the murder of Kirk, a 31-year-old activist and Trump world celebrity known for his hard-right views and pugnacious debating style.

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    The bigger issue is that conservatives care so much about what others think.

    They are essentially Puritans. At least when it comes to anyone the merest iota different from themselves:

    Puritanism: The haunting fear that someone, somewhere, may be happy.

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      they are also very shallow people, they care about other peoples looks, and how people percieve them look, hence thats why they go complete the “mar-a-lago” face surgeries.